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05/31/2026

🥃 Celebrate Father’s Day with a Distillery Experience Like No Other! 📅 Sunday, June 21 | 12–7 PM Join us at Backroads Distilling for an unforgettable day filled with bold flavors, engaging activities, and delectable food.

🥃 Build Your Own Old Fashioned Experience Immerse yourself in our interactive cocktail class, where you’ll create a personalized Old Fashioned from scratch. Choose your favorite whiskey, select unique syrups and bitters, and witness your bespoke cocktail come to life with a signature smoked finish. Don’t forget to stop by the garnish station to add your own special touch!

🏭 FREE Distillery Tours & Tastings Take a journey into the heart of our distillery with behind-the-scenes tours that showcase our farm-to-bottle process. Enjoy complimentary tastings as you learn the rich story of Backroads Distilling, making each sip even more enjoyable.

🍖 BBQ at The Sandwich Shop Savor a mouthwatering Father’s Day BBQ menu featuring smoked delicacies, timeless sides, and hearty sandwiches, available all day. Great whiskey, amazing food, and hands-on fun await you and your dad at Backroads this Father’s Day. Cheers to unforgettable moments! 🥃

05/29/2026

✈️ Pilot Spotlight ✈️

Meet Sara! Here is her story:

“I had a few discovery flights when I was younger, but I officially started flight training in October 2025. My plan is to continue my ratings through an accelerated program with UND out west, and after that, I’ll decide how I want to build time toward the airlines. Thanks to an amazing instructor, I’m about 90% convinced I want to give back and become a CFI myself someday!

Flying has always sparked a sense of curiosity in me. Flight lessons and working as a customer line technician have only reinforced that aviation is where I’m meant to be. Every accomplishment feels rewarding — even the small victories, like absolutely buttering a landing, still put a cheesy smile on my face.

My aviation journey at Auburn DeKalb began with a discovery flight through Sweet Aviation. When they asked what aircraft I wanted to fly, I immediately chose the classic Cessna 172. That decision ended up shaping so much more than I expected. I connected instantly with my instructor, Josh Bender, and decided to continue my training here.

Choosing GWB as my home airport may be a little biased… but for good reason. I’ve spent time at other airports, and GWB truly stands out. It’s more than just a convenient location or the great FBO snacks — it’s the people. From the CLTs and airport managers to instructors, maintenance teams, and hangar tenants, Auburn DeKalb is full of incredible individuals from all walks of life.

The sense of community here is what makes this airport special, and I’m grateful to be part of it.”

05/29/2026

The weekend weather looks absolutely perfect, and there’s no better place to soak it all in than the Acres Away patio! ☀️🍷

Stop out and enjoy the launch of our NEW Summer Wood-Fired Menu — available TODAY! 🔥🍕 Pair it with our award-winning wines, cool off with a wine slushie, and enjoy Free Cheese Friday today from 12–4 PM 🧀

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

🚗⚡ KIDS & CARS IS TOMORROW at the National Automotive and Truck Museum! ⚡🚗

Looking for FREE family fun in Auburn, Indiana this weekend? Don’t miss Kids & Cars at NATMUS on Saturday, May 30 from 10AM–4PM! This exciting one-day event is packed with interactive activities, amazing Cars tribute vehicles, giveaways, food, and hands-on museum experiences for kids of all ages.

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION for everyone!

This is your LAST CHANCE to see the incredible Cars tribute vehicles before they hit the road after this weekend. Meet Lightning McQueen-inspired cars, snap unforgettable family photos, and explore select museum vehicles that kids can actually sit in and experience up close!

🏆 PLUS — one lucky kiddo will WIN a Lightning McQueen Huffy Ride-On!

🚗 Event Highlights:
✅ FREE museum admission
📸 Photos with Cars tribute vehicles
🔍 Climb inside select museum vehicles
🏆 Giveaway featuring a brand-new Lightning McQueen Huffy Ride-On
🌭 Hot dogs, chips, pop & water available for purchase
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect family-friendly event in Northeast Indiana

📍 National Auto & Truck Museum (NATMUS)
1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place
Auburn, IN 46706

Bring the whole family for one of the best kid-friendly events in Indiana this Memorial Day weekend! Kids & Cars returns in 2026, so don’t miss this year’s action-packed event. 🚗💨

05/28/2026

Eat With Bella If you’re looking for a family dinner or a date night out in the DeKalb County area, check out my list down below for pizza and Italian food ideas! 🍕🍝

Where are your favorite places to eat in DeKalb County?

1. Tasty Pizza
📍515 W Union St, Waterloo, IN 46793

2. Salvatori’s Auburn
📍170 Smaltz Way, Auburn, IN 46706

3. Coterie Pizza
📍1850 S Randolph St, Garrett, IN 46738

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